Tuesday, 23 August 2011

This August we hosted two volunteers’ barbeques to say a huge thanks to all our volunteers for the help and support they give to the National Trust in the Peak District.

Held at the newly refurbished Dalehead Bunkhouse, the Dark Peak BBQ attracted over 50 staff and volunteers to try the good food prepared by our very own catering team and the beer from Bradfield Brewery which was chilled nicely in the stream.

In the beautiful and relaxing surroundings of Dalehead people mingled, enjoyed the view and had a tour of the refurbished bunkhouse.Luckily it had stopped raining 10 minutes before people arrived so we could all be outside, and there wasn’t even a single midge to contend with.

A week later it was the WhitePeak’s turn with over 30 volunteers and staff turning up at Grove Farm, which is also home to the Peak District Farm Shop and Tea Room.

Nick and Helen Bonsall, who run the farm, very kindly hosted the event in one of their sheds which had to be hastily swept out when we realised that the drizzle was set to stay.With Nick on the BBQ, we were well fed with produce from the farm and delicious salads and puddings prepared by Caroline and Helen in the Tea Room.

After pudding, everyone was treated to a tour of the farm which gave us all a real insight into life on a working farm as well as some of the work the National Trust does with its tenant farmers.

Linda Wilkins, Volunteer Membership Recruiter and Health Walk Guide said of the White Peak BBQ, “I thoroughly enjoyed the event and despite the weather the farm trip was great, being a country girl at heart, it was very reminiscent of my childhood!”

Thursday, 11 August 2011

We have now set 4 more dates for our Health Walks - they are the first Tuesday of every month in different parts of the Dark Peak area in the Peak District - booking isn't essential however if you wish to book please call us on 01433 670368 or email peakdistrict@nationaltrust.org.uk

The evening starts with a delicious plate of bangers and mash in the cafe (Manifold Tea Room, Penny Pot Cafe or Longshaw Tea Room), followed by a talk by a local expert and a dusky stroll to see and hear the bats.

Bring a torch and bat detector if you have one, also sturdy footwear and water proof clothing.

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The National Trust own approximately 12% of land in the Peak District as well as 3 cafes, 2 shops, 5 car parks, 3 holiday cottages and 2 bunkhouses. For more information please email us peakdistrict@nationaltrust.org.uk